San Cristóbal de las Casas, Chiapas, Mexico — The Southeast (North America)
General Crescencio Rosas y Tejada
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, November 29, 2017
1. General Crescencio Rosas y Tejada Marker
1816-1879
Militar. Adherido a la causa federalista desde los 14 años, llegó a Chiapas en 1848 y se integró a las Guardias Nacionales defendiendo a la causa Liberal. En 1863 participó en el sitio de Puebla, fue hecho prisionero y logró escapar. Participó en la llamada “Guerra de Castas” de 1869 y fue considerado héroe libertado de la capital chiapaneca
1816-1879
Military officer. Joining the Federalist cause at the age of 14, he arrived in Chiapas in 1848 and joined the National Guards defending the Liberal cause. In 1863 he participated in the Siege of Puebla, was taken prisoner and managed to escape. He participated in the so-called "Caste War" of 1869 and was considered the liberating hero of the capital of Chiapas.
Erected 2010 by Coordinación Ejecutiva del Bicentenario y del Centenario del Gobierno del Estado de Chiapas.
Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: Wars, Non-US. A significant historical year for this entry is 1848.
Location.
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Regionally, this memorial is in Southern Mexico, in the Maya Heartland, on the Pacific Coast, and in the Sierra Madre. Globally, it is in North America, specifically in Mesoamerica, on the Ring of Fire, in the Pacific Rim, and in the Western Hemisphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain, a Spanish colony, and the Aztec Empire.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Mazariegos House (within shouting distance of this marker); José Eduardo Flores Ruíz (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); The History of San Cristóbal de las Casas (about 120 meters away); Hermilo López Sánchez (about 150 meters away); Hotel Ciudad Real (about 150 meters away); Miguel Francisco Utrilla Trujillo (about 210 meters away); María Adelina Flores Morales (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); The House of the Congress of Chiapas (approx. 0.3 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in San Cristóbal de las Casas.
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, November 29, 2017
2. General Crescencio Rosas y Tejada Marker
The marker can be seen at the far left of the building.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 25, 2022. It was originally submitted on December 7, 2017, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 1,597 times since then and 89 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 7, 2017, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.
